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Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS) | Why do our kidneys control our blood pressure?

Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

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The Effects of Angiotensin 2 on the GFR

angiotensin 2 is a generalized vasoconstrictor increasing blood pressure. It constricts the efferent arterial increasing glomerular filtration rate. Also stimulates our dostarone, which increases the reabsorption of salt and water.

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